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ichitaka05 · 10-02-2012, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jhbarc

(90 mph) in the rain (with the trac control off) on a public highway and you are blaming the car?

I think, he wasn't blaming the car... well, at least that's what I got out of OP

ABQautoxer · 10-02-2012, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jhbarc

(90 mph) in the rain (with the trac control off) on a public highway and you are blaming the car?

How did we all survive before TCS...

636 · 10-02-2012, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jhbarc

(90 mph) in the rain (with the trac control off) on a public highway and you are blaming the car?

In no way was I blaming the car.

I was just saying, there's no doubt that people are going to do stupid things with this car. I'm just asking people who don't know what they're doing to be as safe as possible if they are going to do it.

Guff · 10-02-2012, 04:29 PM

In the words of the great Wu-Tang clan...

RWD ain't nothing to fuck with.

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RWD ain't nothing to fuck with.

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RWD ain't nothing to fuck with.

This was my pride and joy. Bought by a nice guy, just inexperienced. He died before he got home after buying it.

For real guys, I know you've heard me say it time and time again. Don't be an idiot.

SubieNate · 10-02-2012, 04:31 PM

There is zero reason to completely disable traction control on the street. I haven't even used the sport mode yet.

That said, many are reporting that the stock tires are a bit scary in the rain, so extra motivation to keep that traction control on.

Nathan

luscious · 10-02-2012, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ABQautoxer

How did we all survive before TCS...

lol ya...

My first car was a '59 Triumph TR3...rear wheel drive (solid axle w/ leaf springs), bias ply tires and 4 wheel drum brakes.

Only those who have ever driven a car with that kind of set up knows what it is like to drive fast in them!!

ichitaka05 · 10-02-2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ABQautoxer

How did we all survive before TCS...

I call it "smart ones lived, idiots died"
If you don't act stupid, you'll live another day. Technology help us... BUT at the same time, it kill us faster than when we didn't have those technology... but that's all different debate/topic

Ben_G · 10-02-2012, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 636

... I managed to regain control, no damage done, alls well. Although I can't say the same for my friend who was following behind me, and fell into the same situation. Luckily the only damage done was to her vehicle.

What happened to your friend, and what car was it?

jarviz · 10-02-2012, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Guff

In the word of the great Wu-Tang clan...

RWD ain't nothing to fuck with.

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RWD ain't nothing to fuck with.

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RWD ain't nothing to fuck with.

This was my pride and joy. Bought by a nice guy, just inexperienced. He died before he got home after buying it.

For real guys, I know you've heard me say it time and time again. Don't be an idiot.

Wowwww,

any idea what this guy was doing before hit?

Spartan65 · 10-02-2012, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by ABQautoxer

Change the alignment, it will help a lot. The zero rear-toe makes for a lively car when its gets upset.

What would you recommend for settings on a 1 inch drop on 17 x 8 with 245/40r-17 I might go to Napa in ABQ once in awhile. I don't compete, I just try to keep my skills sharp.

einzlr · 10-02-2012, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ichitaka05

I call it "smart ones lived, idiots died"
If you don't act stupid, you'll live another day. Technology help us... BUT at the same time, I kill us faster than when we didn't have those technology... but that's all different debate/topic

Spring has sprung and grass has rizz
Where last year's reckless driver is

ABQautoxer · 10-02-2012, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Spartan65

What would you recommend for settings on a 1 inch drop on 17 x 8 with 245/40r-17 I might go to Napa in ABQ once in awhile. I don't compete, I just try to keep my skills sharp.

I'll PM you so we don't take this thread too far off course.

Vb · 10-02-2012, 05:53 PM

I was going today in a corner accelerating and got over a patch of wet pavement and the back started to slide, not much but very noticeable. I figured this car could be quite dangerous in rain. I had all controls on and the speed was about 20mph and acceleration was normal.

switchlanez · 10-02-2012, 06:05 PM

Wow glad you lucked out.

Yes, this car sees more accidents because people switch off all the nannies and it is RWD but those are also the things that make it a fun car to drive. These are all instances of the car teaching a new generation of enthusiasts how to drive. But like you said, it's best to keep those lessons off public roads and in a controlled environment.

Here is a spectacular example of when something unexpected happens on a public road:

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNOJ0R6C88Q"]Nissan GT-R gets AIRBORNE then crashes on Backroad !!!!ORIGINAL!!!!! - YouTube[/ame]

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switchlanez Glorious BRZ Master Race Join Date: Apr 2011 Drives: Subaru Libird Location: Race Wars Posts: 3,645 Thanks: 1,050 Thanked 2,719 Times in 1,079 Posts Mentioned: 110 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Wow glad you lucked out. Yes, this car sees more accidents because people switch off all the nannies and it is RWD but those are also the things that make it a fun car to drive. These are all instances of the car teaching a new generation of enthusiasts how to drive. But like you said, it's best to keep those lessons off public roads and in a controlled environment. Here is a spectacular example of when something unexpected happens on a public road: [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sNOJ0R6C88Q"]Nissan GT-R gets AIRBORNE then crashes on Backroad !!!!ORIGINAL!!!!! - YouTube[/ame] __________________ << BUILD THREAD >>

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SubieNate Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Drives: 2013 FR-S Ultramarine Location: Temecula, CA Posts: 959 Thanks: 288 Thanked 560 Times in 269 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	There is zero reason to completely disable traction control on the street. I haven't even used the sport mode yet. That said, many are reporting that the stock tires are a bit scary in the rain, so extra motivation to keep that traction control on. Nathan

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Vb Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Drives: Red frs Location: San jose, ca Posts: 6 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I was going today in a corner accelerating and got over a patch of wet pavement and the back started to slide, not much but very noticeable. I figured this car could be quite dangerous in rain. I had all controls on and the speed was about 20mph and acceleration was normal.

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